Arts for All Stories

Join Sam Kirby, Delaire Rowe (former Arts for All KY Executive Director), and guest Preetesh Patel. Preetesh is a serial entrepreneur and board member of Arts for All Kentucky. On this episode we discuss the artwork from Arts for All KY that he puts on display in their unique boutique hotel, Hotel Sync. Let's dive in!Special Thanks to the Kentucky Arts Council and the Kentucky Department of Education: Office for Special Education and Early Learning

Join us for another episode of Arts for All KY Stories. This month we are joined by Erica Cutright, a behavioral specialist who has dedicated her life to helping people become the best version of themselves. Additionally, her son is a legally blind musician and composer who has seen incredible benefits from the arts in his social and professional life. Don't miss this great episode!Supported by the Kentucky Arts Council and the KY Department of Education: Office for Special Education and Early Learning

Join us for another great discussion on Arts for All KY Stories. This month's episode features a recent chat with Rob Hankins, the Development Officer for Arts of Southern Kentucky, an umbrella organization that houses the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, several art galleries, youth theatre programs, professional performing opportunities, and more. In fact, Arts for All KY's offices are located at the SKyPAC! You don't want to miss this episode. Made possible by the Kentucky Arts Council and the Kentucky Department of Education: Office for Special Education and Early Learning

Join us for another episode of Arts for All KY stories. This time we learn more about the busy and impactful life of Jennifer Sims. More than hosting Arts for All side-by-side programs, she is an art teacher, and has a successful art studio and gallery in the SouthCentral Kentucky region. Dive on in!Thank you to the Kentucky Arts Council and KY Department of Education: Office for Special Education and Early Learning

Nicole Garneau joins us in the last episode from November's Kentucky CEC Conference in a frank discussion about the importance of empowering students in the artistic process. Performance arts create an avenue for kids to take charge of their destiny.Special thanks to the Kentucky Arts Council and the Kentucky Department of Education: Office for Special Education and Early Learning for their support.

This episode Sam sits down with Sonja Byrd to learn more about workshops, side-by-side, and the impact of Arts for All KY programming.Thanks to the Kentucky Arts Council and the KY Department of Education: Office for Special Education and Early Learning for their support.

Precious Perez is an extremely talent singer-songwriter and award-winning musician who has joined our Arts for All KY family with a personal passion for making opportunities for those with impairments, visual or otherwise, available. Kelsey Tullis is a dance instructor from Bowling Green, KY who has also joined Arts for All KY. Both share a passion for breaking down barriers to the arts, because the arts is a medium for all people. This program is made possible by the Kentucky Arts Council and the KY Department of Education: Office for Special Education and Early LearningVisit https://artsforall.transistor.fm/ to find your favorite way to tune in!

Sam joins Talleri McRae, a teaching artist with Arts for All to discuss how her experience in making theatre and storytelling more accessible has impacted the trajectory of lives. According to Talleri, "I am a teaching artist who curates theatre arts experiences for students of all ages. I often use a story as a jumping off point for a highly participatory lesson for younger students, and enjoy offering story as metaphor when I facilitate more specific skill-based lessons for older students. My hallmark style involves placing the student experience at the center of each lesson, and crafting accessible, personalized questions that explore not only the art of theatre, but the depth and breath of the human experience." This show is made possible by the Kentucky Arts Council and KDE: Office for Special Education and Early Learning.

Long-time friend of Delaire and collaborator with Arts for All, Miwon Choe joins us to discuss the role of the arts in the broader spectrum of education. We explore how the one-to-one relationships between her art students and students with disabilities has opened their eyes to new ways to be an educator and to impact lives. This program is supported by the Kentucky Arts Council and the KY Dept of Education: Office for Special Education and Early Learning

Cutivetti Dye joins us to talk about his artistic process and the evolution his work over the years, both personally and with students. This program is made possible by the Kentucky Department of Education: Office for Special Education and Early Learning and the Kentucky Arts Council.

Michael Dixon joins Sonja Byrd, Delaire, and Sam to talk about his amazing portrait art, the artistic process, and bringing attention to black history through his work. You don't want to miss this great conversation. Special Thanks to the Kentucky Arts Council and the Kentucky Department of Education: Office for Special Education & Early Learning

Longtime Arts for All KY board member, Claude Robertson, joins us to talk about his history with the organization, the impact it has on the community, and some reflections on how it's been rewarding to him as an artist himself. Special Thanks to the Kentucky Arts Council and the Kentucky Department of Education: Office for Special Education & Early Learning

Join us for the return of Arts for All KY Stories as we talk to Suzanne Renfrow about her experiences with the organization, working as a ceramicist, and what it takes to get kids fired up for the arts. Special Thanks to the Kentucky Arts Council and the Kentucky Department of Education: Office for Special Education & Early Learning

Join Octavia Sexton as she reflects on the roots of her storytelling prowess and how her workshops have made real life impacts. Not only have these artist encounters changed perspectives in students, it's created a fun and enlivening experience that allows us to all be who we truly are. You don't want to miss this episode. Take a listen! This program is made possible by the Kentucky Department of Education: Office for Special Education and Early Learning and the Kentucky Arts Council.

Join Mike Miller as we reflect on Arts for All's long history of impact and his reflection on the changing needs of students from a social perspective. The arts are a profound social tool that allow students of every background to be on a level playing field. Take a listen! This program is made possible by the Kentucky Department of Education: Office for Special Education and Early Learning and the Kentucky Arts Council.

Join Angela Dye and Erica Marsh as they discuss the ways they've been able to engage in the arts BOTH with Arts for All Kentucky and by bringing arts into the home. Don't miss this one! This program is made possible by the Kentucky Department of Education: Office for Special Education and Early Learning and the Kentucky Arts Council. Also Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2E82FZ5Ij2TwKfltLZa6PT?si=gm9KjXN2RiyeVDktZvhC2w&nd=1 Or Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arts-for-all-stories/id1558698341?uo=4

Join Greg Acker, an Arts for All Kentucky teaching artist, as he discussed his perspectives on group collaboration, rhythm, and how his drumming and dancing workshops create a great sense of participation. Greg has been a longtime teaching artist with the organization and dives back to share a little bit of history as well. Don't miss this one! This program is made possible by the Kentucky Department of Education: Office for Special Education and Early Learning and the Kentucky Arts Council.

Join Holly Vincent from Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Special Populations and Jenna Greer, a program participant who has been involved in various parks groups and events including their collaborations with Arts for All. Join us as we talk about the mix between recreation and art, get some awesome stories from Jenna, and get yet another great perspective on how the arts has the ability to change all of our lives for the better. This program is made possible by the Kentucky Department of Education: Office for Special Education and Early Learning and the Kentucky Arts Council.

Allison, David, and their son Jonah are lovers of education and the arts. Allison, part of GRECC, and David, a history teacher, have seen firsthand how the arts has opened opportunities to make a normal classroom more exciting and engaging. But moreover, they've experience how their son uses art as a means of communication, expression, and passion. An award-winning artist from the start, Jonah kicks off this episode with enthusiasm and sharing what he loves about creating art and the experience they have had with Arts for All KY. This program is made possible by the Kentucky Department of Education: Office for Special Education and Early Learning and the Kentucky Arts Council.

Sarah Kessler is a long-time participant of Arts for All KY programming, dating back to when she was just 8 years old. From a budding passion for expression in side-by-side programming to doing art projects any chance she can get, her love for the craft is evident. Her mom, Heather, speaks to us about the impact she has seen in her family and in her daughter over the years in being part of Arts for All KY. This program is made possible by the Kentucky Department of Education: Office for Special Education and Early Learning and the Kentucky Arts Council.

Join us for another episode of Arts for All KY Stories. Today's episode features some perspectives on friendship, professional alliances, and awesome tactile projects that students of any perspective will love. Kim Soule is a registered teaching artist for Arts for All and Missi Carini is an art teach at Warren East Middle School in Bowling Green, KY. This program is made possible by the Kentucky Department of Education:Office for Special Education and Early Learning and the Kentucky Arts Council.

Join Sonja Byrd as she returns to interview with Allison Cash from Barren River Adult Day Care. The two swap stories of what it was like teaching their art class, keeping students attention, and what they've seen the arts do for the folks they work with. This program is made possible by the Kentucky Department of Education, Kentucky Arts Council, and the Office for Special Education and Early Learning.

Join us as we talk about a neat collaboration between The Buddy House and Arts for All KY! The program is made possible by the Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early Learning, and the Kentucky Arts Council.

Niamh is a super talented young artist, using it to express herself in a way her disability prohibits her from doing. Hear from Sonja, her teaching artist, and her mom and how this has impacted and created a rising career artist. This program is made possible by the Kentucky Department of Education, the Office for Special Education and Early Learning, and the Kentucky Arts Council.

The podcast begins, with some perspectives from longtime teaching artist, Kim Soule, and Arts for All KY Executive Director, Delaire Rowe.